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Nichuskin (personal) has cleared the Player Assistance program but will not travel on Colorado's upcoming two-game road trip.

Nichushkin has not played since January 10th before entering the NHL's Player Assistance program. He has missed 17 games and, despite returning to practice on Monday, will miss at least two more as he reaclimates to the team. Before his absence, Nichushkin was scoring at a torrid pace with 21 points (19G / 9A) in his last 15 games.

Valeri Nichushkin
Kartye is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday vs. Boston.

Kartye has been in and out of the lineup the last month and will return to being a healthy scratch on Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 22-year-old Kartye has 15 points (8G / 7A) in his rookie season (53 games) but has been held off the scoresheet in the last seven games.

Tye Kartye